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SYD to DWC: distance & flight time
Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) → Dubai (Al Maktoum International Airport)
7,483 mi
12,042 km · 6,502 nm
15h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
7,483 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 8m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYD — Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · Sydney, Australia
- DWC — Al Maktoum International Airport · Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SYD
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport29 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond33 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport48 mi away
Near DWC
- DXB · Dubai International Airport28 mi away
- NHD · Al Minhad Air Base16 mi away
- SHJ · Sharjah International Airport37 mi away
- AUH · Abu Dhabi International Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SYD from DWC?
The flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Dubai (DWC) is 7,483 miles (12,042 km, 6,502 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYD to DWC?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Dubai?
Dubai is 6 hours behind Sydney.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYD to DWC?
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